She’s known for her sharp wit and easygoing attitude. But behind the star is a girl who had to prove her mettle to get where she is today. Neelam Muneer in conversation with Fashion Times Magazine, reveals the secrets about her balanced life and how she intends to take her career very seriously.
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Q:) I could add more superlatives to describe you; people know that you are beautiful, poised and elegant. Who is the Neelam they don’t know?
A:) Every person has different shades to their personalities. People don’t know that I am an extrovert by nature; simple, easy to get along with, pure at heart and fun loving. I enjoy myself in gatherings and don’t get irritated by people.
Q:) It’s an all-new aura about you since you started as a teenager? You’ve completed a decade in the industry. Have you changed or people have changed?
A:) It’s been an amazing roller coaster ride since I stared. Time flies, I can’t believe it’s been a decade in the industry. Naturally people were different initially as they were unaware of my talent, but as of now people know me and expect a lot from me. I feel it’s a big responsibility on an actor’s part to maintain a balance by making the right choices.
Q:) Life has been good to you as all your projects over the years have turned out to be back-to-back hits. How does it feel like to be a public temptation?
A:) I feel I am blessed; I have worked really hard to be where I am today. I am fortunate that whatever project I choose to do is immensely liked by the audience. At present, I am basking in the glory of my recent drama serial ‘Qayamat’. I am putting all these positive vibes into my future projects.
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Q:) There isn’t a cosmetic in the world other than success and appreciation. Did you always know in the back of your mind that one day you’ll be successful and get appreciated?
A:) It feels so nice and blessed to be a celebrity. I couldn’t have asked for more. I meet a lot of fans everyday, who are crazy, just to catch a glimpse of us. At the same time, I feel proud to be the chosen one and take the responsibility of being an actor with great pride by doing substantial work.
Q:) How do you strike a balance between your career and personal life?
A:) I have always been qualitative rather than quantitative. I choose to be a part of selected projects; therefore I get time to spend with my family. I am quite a multitasker; therefore, it’s easy to keep a balance between the two.
Q:) What do you look for in a script?
A:) I believe the script is the soul of any project. Firstly I look up to my character.Is the role offering me enough meat and margin to perform? Besides who is the writer? The director and D.O.P do matter a lot.If all combinations fall in the right place than you’re nothing short of creating magic on screen. I have the habit of building my up-character craft, I work on the peculiarities of the character i.e., the way she speaks, behaves or may look up, is a pre requisite for me.
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Q:) What’s next?
A:) I am sharing screen space with Ahsan Khan in Yasir Nawaz’s next feature film ‘Chakkar’. The premise of the film is unique; a genre that hasn’t been seen on Pakistan’s silver screen. It’s a challenging role; I am sure it will be a different cinematic experience for avid moviegoers. I am also reading another film script. Besides, I am in talks for a couple of projects for TV as well.
RAPID FIRE:
- Your style statement in three words?
Confident, Professional and Straightforward.
- What can’t you live without; heels or sunglasses?
Sunglasses
- Out of all the fashionable people on the planet who is your style icon?
Nobody, specifically! I think one should be confident enough, that whatever he/she wears becomes a style statement.
- Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds
- Blow Dry or Hair Dry?
Hair Dry
- Heels or Flats?
Heels
- Jogging or Swimming?
Both
- What’s the late night food that you crave for?
I am extremely blessed not to have any late night cravings.
- What’s your favorite downtown restaurant?
I love homemade food. I don’t prefer going to any restaurant.
- Looking back at your life what’s the one nervous moment you’ve ever gone through?
I get a bit nervous while travelling by air, as I suffer from aircraft phobia.
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- A person you would love to have coffee with?
No one, other than my mother.
- One person you always wanted to meet but never got a chance yet?
Abdul Sattar Edhi.
- Who’s the one actress you look up to? Which performance of her you like the most?
All are doing great. It would be unfair to take just one name.
- Would you shave your head for a role of a lifetime?
If a play a character which is an autobiography of a person, than yes I would shave my head. Otherwise I would happily donate my hairs to a cancer patient.
- What gets you pumped up? What gets you off?
Jokes get me pumped up. Loquacious people really get me off.
- What’s your workout song?
Nothing, specifically! I am ok with any song being played. I like to talk using hands-free, while walking or running on the treadmill.
- One thing you still have from your childhood?
My childhood diaries are still with me, and they make me very nostalgic.
- Who do you look up most in life?
I look up within my soul. I am a very spiritual person. My mother has always been the greatest guiding light in my life.
